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SkyRest Cat Test

Jan 5th, 2010
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Cats love shiny things, being aloof and indignantly watching you scoop up their feces. They don’t do much in the way of physical activity, yet they always seem tired. They’ll sleep on the floor, the windowsill and your face.

So, how’d the SkyRest handle this finicky feline? It’s not shiny, it invaded her space and had nothing to do with her feces. In other words, she hated it. And so did her brother.

This may have been the first negative review for the SkyRest, but take it with a grain of salt. I mean, are you going to believe a couple of cats over one much cooler dog?

Special thanks to Gwen and Peter for tolerating me tormenting them with a pillow that they clearly hated with great feline fervor.

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SkyRest Long Island Railroad Test

Dec 21st, 2009
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The LIRR sucks. A lot. Take a nap and pretend that you’re anywhere else. Seriously. It’s that bad.

How’d the SkyRest handle commuter hell? My sleep was heavenly.

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SkyRest Shower Test

Dec 18th, 2009
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ShowerTest

Whether you’re groggy when you wake up in the morning or exhausted at the end of the day, standing in the shower can be such a chore. But falling asleep in the shower can result in head injuries, broken teeth and, most worrisome, neck cramps. Best to shower sleep safely.

How’d the SkyRest handle such good hygiene? My dreams weren’t the only things that were wet.

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SkyRest Bar Test

Dec 16th, 2009
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SkyRestBarTest

A night of drinking, dancing and carousing will eventually catch up with you. Rather than force more liquor down your gullet, head off tomorrow’s headache by taking a nap before considering that flaming shot.

How’d the SkyRest handle these intoxicating conditions? That sixty-minute nap was a happy hour.

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SkyRest Toddler Test

Dec 14th, 2009
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SkyRestToddler

The life of a two-year-old is arduous. People are constantly picking you up, making you say things and denying you the sweet, sweet candy that you crave.  Walking around all day in boots that light up can wear a kid out. Thankfully, no one naps better than toddlers. Napping is so important that it’s scheduled on their calendars (I really hope two-year-olds don’t have calendars).

How’d the SkyRest handle such incredible cuteness? No joke I can make would be better than just staring at that picture.

Special thanks to my niece, Natalie, and her incredibly patient and helpful parents.

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SkyRest Wood Chopping Test

Dec 11th, 2009
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AxTestWhitehorse

Chopping woods can be dangerous. You need to focus and pay attention to everything that you’re doing. Swinging an ax when you’re exhausted is not a smart idea. Best to take a nap when you’re drowsy and have one of your friends take over before you get back to work.

How’d the SkyRest handle this dicey situation? It kept me as sharp as an ax!

Special thanks to Eva Holland for her precision ax handling.

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SkyRest Piano Test

Dec 10th, 2009
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PianoTest

After the 14th hour of trying to teach yourself how to play “Chopsticks,” your knuckles ache and the skin on your fingertips is raw. The sound of flat notes and sharp tones bounce around your skull like so many ping pong balls in a room filled with mousetraps. Best to give yourself a break and let the music come to you through osmosis.

How’d the SkyRest handle the ebony and ivory? Naps and pianos live together in perfect harmony.

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SkyRest Bunk Bed Test

Dec 9th, 2009
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BunkBedTest

Bunk beds aren’t just for kids. Many hostels do brisk business stacking backpackers like flapjacks. But that doesn’t mean that they’re always comfortable. With a little assistance, however, even the low clearance of the bottom bunk can become a sleeper’s paradise.

How’d the SkyRest handle this cramped sleeping situation? Power nap plus bottom bunk equals power bottom!

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SkyRest Frozen Pond Test

Dec 8th, 2009
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frozenpondtest

Brutally cold temperatures (think -20C) and long walks can deplete your body’s energy reserves. Bundle up and take a nap on that frozen pond that you’re crossing to recharge your batteries. Just be sure that it’s fully frozen before you walk out there.

How’d the SkyRest handle the Yukon winter? It made sleeping on a pond look (and feel) cool.

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SkyRest Dog Sled Test

Dec 7th, 2009
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SkyRestDogsled

Driving a dog sled is taxing. The conditions are unforgiving, the dogs are excitable and steering requires tremendous amounts of focus and effort. Sometimes it’s best to let your friend do the driving while you take a toasty nap in the sled.

How’d the SkyRest handle this canine chaos? I’m thinking of calling it the SledRest from now on.

Sleeping was a breeze thanks to the expert driving of Eva Holland.

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